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4For it is impossible to restore to repentance those who were once enlightened–those who have experienced the good things of heaven and shared in the Holy Spirit, 5who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the power of the age to come– 6and who then turn away from God. It is impossible to bring such people to repentance again because they are nailing the Son of God to the cross again by rejecting him, holding him up to public shame.
7When the ground soaks up the rain that falls on it and bears a good crop for the farmer, it has the blessing of God. 8But if a field bears thistles and thorns, it is useless. The farmer will condemn that field and burn it.
Reflect
This is the tale of three students. Student A goes to class everyday, watches the teacher but doesn’t pay attention to what they are saying. Student B starts going to class but over time, started skipping class until eventually he stopped going all together.
Student C goes to class everyday, has a desire to learn and pays attention to the teacher. Which student passes the class?
As believers in Christ, we are like the above students. We can be like Student A who, by their inaction, failed the class when tested. We can be like Student B who was eventually dropped from the class because of the choice that they made. Or, we can be like Student C who, when tested, had the knowledge to pass the class. What student are you most like?
Respond
Once you have accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of your life, is it possible to then reject Him?
In what areas of your life are you producing good fruit?
Are there any areas of your life that are producing thistles and thorns?
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